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Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.
The purpose of the MOT test, what it includes, which vehicles are tested and which are exempt, who carries out the test.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
How the EU drivers' hours rules for goods vehicles work.
Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
List of items that MOT testers must check during a motorcycle MOT test.
Who is eligible to become an authorised examiner, their responsibilities, how to apply, what happens when DVSA receives an application, site requirements, mandatory roles, required training, testing requirements for all vehi…
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
What happens when shortcomings are found in MOT testing or operations, why disciplinary action may be taken against authorised examiners and testers, disciplinary points and how they're evaluated, when formal disciplina…
How to become an authorised examiner, what training you'll need, why your authorisation might cease, the facilities, equipment and security you need to carry out MOT tests, your responsibilities as a tester.
Abbreviations and definitions
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
The guidance driving examiners follow when they carry out driving tests in Great Britain. It's sometimes known as the 'DT1'.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
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